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Dr. Lawrence Sumner Cohen , OD

Optometrist • Lincoln, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lawrence Cohen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lincoln, RI. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Cohen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 620 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY.

Dr. Cohen accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

620 George Washington Hwy
Target Optical

Lincoln, RI 028644293

Telephone 4016420080
Fax 5089239894
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lincoln, RI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +6.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Lincoln, RI (280 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
14.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cohen (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Lincoln Specialty Average (29.5 Years) 29.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
50 47 $140.00 $129.32
92250 Photography of the retina
43 42 $55.00 $37.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License RI CODTG00688

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3586

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
110016321A (MA)

Secondary Practice Locations

934 Ashley Blvd

New Bedford, MA 027452410

Phone: 5089956000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003130634

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2021

Registered at 620 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY, TARGET OPTICAL, LINCOLN, RI 028644293 (Tel: 4016420080)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2021

Optometrist (License #CODTG00688 in RI)

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2020

Registered at 1245 BALD HILL RD, WARWICK, RI 028864233 (Tel: 4018210121)

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Updated Practice Location January 25, 2020

Registered at 79 COMMERCE WAY, SEEKONK, MA 027715816 (Tel: 5083361199)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 25, 2020

Registered at 54 MAIN ST STE 10, LAKEVILLE, MA 023473622 (Tel: 5083361199)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1009 S WASHINGTON ST, SEARS OPTICAL, NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 027603619 (Tel: 5086995173)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1009 S WASHINGTON ST, SEARS OPTICAL, NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 027603619 (Tel: 5086995173)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as LAWRENCE COHEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #3586 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174576987
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 19, 2006
Last Update: August 31, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

54 Main St Ste 10

Lakeville, MA 023473622

Phone: 5083361199

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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